Yoshizumi knew in his heart that a paper wall could never hold back a fire. Even if he kept quiet now, the moment the troops began to march, Prince Asaka Yasuhiko would soon discover the abnormalities within his ranks.
As the words left his lips, it was as if his entire body had collapsed in relief. He knelt on the ground, his head hanging low, almost touching the floor, not daring to move a muscle.
In an instant, the entire command headquarters fell into a deathly silence. Even Rikuro Ogisu, upon hearing the news, wore an expression of sheer terror. His initial instinct to console Yoshizumi instantly transformed into a reflexive step backward, fearing that if Prince Asaka Yasuhiko were to draw his sword, blood might spray across his own face.
Chapter 411